Feltest PowerStrobe, Manual

Page 1: ...1 Manual PowerStrobe Release Date 01 2011...

Page 2: ...p used in this unit Do Not Operate a PowerStrobe in Explosive Areas CAUTION Lens may be extremely HOT after operation allow to cool as necessary Servicing Servicing this equipment beyond changing the...

Page 3: ...rnal Mode PowerStrobe Control Panel Intensity Flash Rate Range Control Auto Scale Flash Rate Range IV 11 EXTERNAL INTERFACE Trigger Input Connector Pin Assignments V 12 SPECIFICATIONS Photometry Diagr...

Page 4: ...ger STOPPING THE BLUR When objects move at high speed the human eye cannot focus on a single image As a result the eye can only see blur But strobe lighting stops the blur By flashing with high intens...

Page 5: ...cted in the immediate area See Warning on first page Therefore 50 F S should be your minimum flash rate Flash rates should not allow more than 15cm to 30cm of material to pass between flashes Therefor...

Page 6: ...es V C Option Video Contact Closure Video 1v p p unterminated triggers on 50Hz or 60Hz vertical sync Contact Contact closure or open collector 8VDC 10mA rating V P Option Video Pulse Video 1v p p unte...

Page 7: ...Flash Rate Ranges Maximum flash rates of 6000 F M 12000 F M and 18000 F M are provided and are automatically set by the selected intensity level as fol lows Intensity Level Flash Rate Range 100 30 F M...

Page 8: ...control panel 2 External Mode The external mode of operation is automatically selected whenever the prewired trigger signal cable is plugged into the PowerStrobe trigger connector See interface secti...

Page 9: ...to the PowerStrobe trigger input connector When operating in Phase Delay mode the flash rate display shows the phase delay from 0 to 360 set by the Up Down rate keys Five Digit Display for indicating...

Page 10: ...oules flash Max Flash Rate 300 F S 18000 F M Auto Scale Flash Rate Range Feature The PowerStrobe has a built in flash rate divider multiplier feature for maintaining synchronous flash rates throughout...

Page 11: ...gger input Pin 3 Contact Closure or Pulse Trigger input depending on the customer option ordered Pin 4 External Mode control line for selecting external trigger mode See Note below Pin 5 Trigger Suppl...

Page 12: ...tion 100 ppm C accuracy External Video 1vp p unterminated triggers from 50Hz 60Hz vertical sync Pulse Source 2 5v pk 100 sec min pulse width Input impedance 10k Contact Closure 8 VDC 10mA rating 0 360...

Page 13: ...33 Intensity 0 28 joules flash Light Output 1800 Lux at 4 6 meter 100 intensity 6000 F M Flash Duration 20 microseconds Power into Flash Lamp 85 watts max Physical Dimensions 168 3mm X 161 9mm X 336...

Page 14: ...ation pattern at a target distance Inches Centimeters Lux 24 in 60 cm 200 18 in 45 cm 300 12 in 30 cm 500 6 in 15 cm 1000 2 in 5 cm 1800 NOTES The distance increments shown above represent displacemen...

Page 15: ...r demand The table below illustrates a few examples of the DC Power Pack run time as a function of operating flash rate intensity Operating Conditions DC Power Pack Run Time Flash Rate 3600 F M 80 min...

Page 16: ...or a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention MEDICAL NOTE The liquid is 25 35 solution of potassium hydroxide Never attempt to open the DC Power Pack for any reason If the plastic h...

Page 17: ...ger to an appropriate outlet before inserting DC Power Pack 3 Insert the DC Power Pack into the charger as shown above The red light will blink continuously indicating that the charging process has st...

Page 18: ...nt pack to determine if charger is OK If the new pack charges correctly then the original pack is defective and should be returned to Feltest for recycling If the new DC Power Pack elicits the same tr...

Page 19: ...ure You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse effect on the DC Power Pack 5 Under certain conditions with the charger plugged in to the power supply the exposed cha...

Page 20: ...the DC Power Pack after use avoid placing the charger or DC Power Pack in a warm environment such as in a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only Feltest rec...

Page 21: ...recommended if the actual inspection application requires peak lamp performance WARNING PROCEED WITH CAUTION The PowerStrobe lamp operates at LETHAL High Voltages The lamp and lens may be extremely H...

Page 22: ...22 3 Remove the 2 screws from the Strap Anode Socket board Step 3 4 Remove Flash Lamp from the lamp sockets Anode Cathode and install new lamp by reversing the steps of these instructions Step 4...

Page 23: ...p reflector from the mounting Support Step 2 3 Lift out the reflector to expose the Intake Air Duct filter Assy and Air Exhaust filter For changing Exhaust filter follow the steps 4 1 and 5 1 after st...

Page 24: ...ith the Air Duct Filter Assy Step 5 Note 1 6 Remove 4 screws holding the Air Duct Filter assembly and replace with new Air Duct filter Assembly by reversing the steps of these instructions NOTE 1 Be s...

Page 25: ...mounted on the casing See fig below can be removed by loosening two 2 screws that secure the filter holder thru the outer air exhaust slots 5 1 Remove the filter holder and filter and install new Exha...

Page 26: ...TRALIA 56 1040 220UK 1 HOUR CHARGER 220V UK 62 1230 WINDOW TRIM RING 63 1039 FRONT BEZEL 77 1055 14 4V DC POWER PACK 81 1980 SIDE DEFLECTOR INTAKE AIR 81 1981 BOTTOM DEFLECTOR EXHAUST AIR 85 1166 LAMP...

Page 27: ...45 1047 Window Trim Ring UPN 62 1230 Lens UPN 88 1147 Front Bezel UPN 63 1039 Power Board PCB Assy UPN 05 1594 Control PCB Assy UPN 05 1412 1 External Trigger PCB Assy UPN 05 1421 Air Duct Filter Ass...

Page 28: ...28 Air Exhaust Filter UPN 54 1158 Head Assembly Complete UPN 04 1581 1 Hour Charger 110V or 220V UPN 56 1040 110 UPN 56 1040 220 14 4 DC Power Pack DC Power Handle UPN 77 105 UPN 04 1583...